COMMENT: The Bucs don't have to prove it to themselves, but everyone else.
MILLS' PICK: Broncos 14, Bucs 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: Broncos 24, Bucs 10
Colts (2-1) at Jaguars (3-0)
COMMENT: Now we'll know for sure just how good the Jaguars defense is.
MILLS' PICK: Jaguars 20, Colts 17
NICHOLAS' PICK: Colts 18, Jaguars 14
Giants (2-1) at Packers (1-2)
COMMENT: Ahman Green has explosive day to help Brett Favre.
MILLS' PICK: Packers 17, Giants 14
NICHOLAS' PICK: Packers 20, Giants 12
Eagles (3-0) at Bears (1-2)
COMMENT: You have to feel sorry for the Bears' injury laden secondary.
MILLS' PICK: Eagles 28, Bears 17
NICHOLAS' PICK: Eagles 27, Bears 12
Redskins (1-2) at Browns (1-2)
COMMENT: Browns make it a tough month for Joe Gibbs.
MILLS' PICK: Browns 14, Redskins 13
NICHOLAS' PICK: Redskins 14, Browns 10
Patriots (2-0) at Bills (0-2)
COMMENT: The Patriots make it 18 consecutive wins.
MILLS' PICK: Patriots 21, Bills 7
NICHOLAS' PICK: Patriots 30, Bills 3
Raiders (2-1) at Texans (1-2)
COMMENT: Momentum carries the Silver and Black over Houston.
MILLS' PICK: Raiders 27, Texans 21
NICHOLAS' PICK: Raiders 24, Texans 20
Bengals (1-2) at Steelers (2-1)
COMMENT: Steelers blitz the air out of Carson Palmer.
MILLS' PICK: Steelers 15, Bengals 13
NICHOLAS' PICK: Steelers 27, Bengals 12
Falcons (3-0) at Panthers (1-1)
COMMENT: The Panthers don't seem to have an answer to Michael Vick.
MILLS' PICK: Falcons 23, Panthers 17
NICHOLAS' PICK: Panthers 24, Falcons 18
Saints (2-1) at Cardinals (0-3)
COMMENT: It's been tough for the Cardinals, but they get their first win.
MILLS' PICK: Cardinals 24, Saints 23
NICHOLAS' PICK: Saints 18, Cardinals 10
Jets (2-0) at Dolphins (0-3)
COMMENT: Will the Dolphins win a game this year? Yes, but not today.
MILLS' PICK: Jets 27, Dolphins 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: Jets 36, Dolphins 10
Titans (1-2) at Chargers (1-2)
COMMENT: An already rough start gets worse for the Titans.
MILLS' PICK: Chargers 20, Titans 19
NICHOLAS' PICK: Titans 18, Chargers 16
Rams (1-2) at 49ers (0-3)
COMMENT: An already rough start gets even worse for the 49ers.
MILLS' PICK: Rams 30, 49ers 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: Rams 26, 49ers 18
The records so far:
Mills for last week: 8-6 overall, 6-71 vs. spread. Nicholas for last week: 11-3 overall, 11-2-1 vs. spread. For season: Mills 27-19 overall, 19-25-2 vs. spread. Nicholas, 28-18 overall, 29-15-2 vs. spread.
